A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review
Garrett GRJ Johnson,1,2 James Holden,1 Ramzi M Helewa,1 David Hochman,1 Eric Hyun1 1Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 2Clinician Investigator Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCorrespondence: Eric HyunSt. B...
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doaj-c6dc470e027648cb898e035e6fca83eb2021-09-02T21:00:13ZengDove Medical PressInternational Medical Case Reports Journal1179-142X2021-09-01Volume 1460560968478A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature ReviewJohnson GGRJHolden JHelewa RMHochman DHyun EGarrett GRJ Johnson,1,2 James Holden,1 Ramzi M Helewa,1 David Hochman,1 Eric Hyun1 1Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 2Clinician Investigator Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCorrespondence: Eric HyunSt. Boniface Hospital, Z3037 - 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6, CanadaEmail ehyun@sbgh.mb.caBackground: Meckel’s diverticulum is an embryologic remnant of the vitelline duct, occurring in approximately 2% of the adult population. A hernia containing a Meckel’s diverticulum is called a Littré’s hernia and is rarely reported in the medical literature. Clinically, a Littré’s hernia is indistinguishable from a hernia containing small bowel and is often discovered incidentally during a repair.Case Presentation: Herein, we report a rare case of strangulated Littré’s hernia in a patient’s right groin. The sac contained a long segment of small bowel in addition to a large Meckel’s diverticulum. The bowel was irreducible through the groin incision, and a lower midline laparotomy was made. Necrotic bowel including the Meckel’s diverticulum was resected. Given the presence of necrotic bowel and potential for infection, the hernia was repaired with a Bassini herniorrhaphy, reinforced with absorbable mesh. The patient recovered uneventfully.Conclusion: Littré’s hernia is a rare clinical entity. Treatment is similar to any bowel-containing hernia. Repair of the hernia defect with permanent mesh should be weighed against the risk of implant infection.Keywords: Meckel’s diverticulum, Littré’s hernia, inguinal herniahttps://www.dovepress.com/a-strangulated-meckels-diverticulum-in-an-inguinal-hernia-a-case-repor-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IMCRJmeckel's diverticulumlittré's herniainguinal hernia. |
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A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review |
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A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review |
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A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review |
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A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review |
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A Strangulated Meckel’s Diverticulum in an Inguinal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review |
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strangulated meckel’s diverticulum in an inguinal hernia: a case report and literature review |
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International Medical Case Reports Journal |
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Garrett GRJ Johnson,1,2 James Holden,1 Ramzi M Helewa,1 David Hochman,1 Eric Hyun1 1Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; 2Clinician Investigator Program, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaCorrespondence: Eric HyunSt. Boniface Hospital, Z3037 - 409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6, CanadaEmail ehyun@sbgh.mb.caBackground: Meckel’s diverticulum is an embryologic remnant of the vitelline duct, occurring in approximately 2% of the adult population. A hernia containing a Meckel’s diverticulum is called a Littré’s hernia and is rarely reported in the medical literature. Clinically, a Littré’s hernia is indistinguishable from a hernia containing small bowel and is often discovered incidentally during a repair.Case Presentation: Herein, we report a rare case of strangulated Littré’s hernia in a patient’s right groin. The sac contained a long segment of small bowel in addition to a large Meckel’s diverticulum. The bowel was irreducible through the groin incision, and a lower midline laparotomy was made. Necrotic bowel including the Meckel’s diverticulum was resected. Given the presence of necrotic bowel and potential for infection, the hernia was repaired with a Bassini herniorrhaphy, reinforced with absorbable mesh. The patient recovered uneventfully.Conclusion: Littré’s hernia is a rare clinical entity. Treatment is similar to any bowel-containing hernia. Repair of the hernia defect with permanent mesh should be weighed against the risk of implant infection.Keywords: Meckel’s diverticulum, Littré’s hernia, inguinal hernia |
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